Maintenance Assistant Jobs

Job Title
Maintenance Assistant
Summary
The Maintenance Assistant provides support and is accountable for delivering on our commitments to our residents. This includes quality move-ins, residential satisfaction, expedited service, and personal attention to the resident. The Maintenance Assistant responds to our resident's service needs and is instrumental in helping Cushman and Wakefield deliver superior customer service to our residents.

We are seeking a knowledgeable, detail-oriented Facility Maintenance and Audio-Visual Technician to join our team. This position is in-person and full time, located in downtown Evanston.
Minimum Requirements

• Strong interpersonal relationship and teamwork skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical clients and staff.
• High School diploma and five years of experience required. An Associate’s degree in audio visual or related field is preferred.
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position including bending, squatting, stretching and lifting up to 25 pounds on a regular basis. On occasion, may be required to lift items weighing 50 to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Must be able to read and follow written manuals and work order systems.
• Audio visual, computer, and mobile device technical expertise, and ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• At least 2 to 3 years of minor handy man experience, including working with tools for minor building repairs.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate on a team.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Meeting clients' standards by handling equipment malfunctions and executing a flawless event.
• Perform room tours to ensure all AV equipment/software is working properly, and repair/adjustment equipment/software as necessary.
• Running tests on videos, audio, and signals and troubleshooting any problems that arise.
• Respond to help requests to troubleshoot potential AV issues. Meet with clients, identify issues and provide solutions.
• Transporting, setting up, and installing media equipment and audiovisual support tools, including speakers, monitors, cameras, and equipment racks.
• Disassembling equipment, wiring, and support tools in a safe manner.
• Plan and fulfill audio visual requests, including conference room set-ups, equipment set-ups, event microphone/speaker setups and web conference setup and monitoring.
• Performing inventory management on equipment, wiring, and accessories.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs as-needed cleaning of the facility and premises including any spills on a daily basis beyond the regular custodial services performed by the cleaning staff including trash/debris removal, emptying receptacles, mopping and drying, etc.
• Conducts the physical movement of furniture, equipment, boxes and materials as needed for meeting and conference room set-ups, facility events, relocation of occupant moves, freight shipping and delivery, supplies, stocking, and the like.
• Expected to promptly respond and assign appropriate resources to handle non-technical requests (e.g., hanging pictures, desk repairs, stock supplies, moving furniture, etc.). May be required to respond to restroom service calls.
• In coordination with property management and the other skilled trades at the facility, is responsible for prioritizing work orders, handling urgent requests, responding to client calls for maintenance and facility/equipment repairs, and ensuring the completion of any and all assigned work orders.

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
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